Sunday, July 13, 2008

Counter Attack By South Africa At The Lord's Test

South Africa captain Graeme Smith came to his side's rescue on the fourth day of the first Test Match against England, with a brilliant century. Smith was in a partnership of 204 runs with Neil McKenzie who also reached to a wonderful century. Both these batsmen were rocksolid at the crease and replied positively after following on. South Africa need 104 more runs to make the home team bat again. Brief Scores : England 1st innings 593/8 dec. South Africa 1st innings 247. South Africa 2nd innings 242/1 (96 overs). Smith 107, McKenzie 102. Bowling, Anderson 1/52.